https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SGAMHS20261021.mp4 Learning a word is one thing. Knowing when to use it is another. In Or. Peggy’s class, students name a color in Armenian, then search the classroom for something that matches. The word becomes connected to an object they can find, touch, and show their classmates. It’s a small example of how Armenian can become part of children’s everyday experiences, with opportunities to use…
Aveson Schools TK Students Build Math Skills Through Play and Exploration
Aveson Schools encourages its transitional kindergarten (TK) students to explore the foundations of mathematics through Eureka Math, an approach that fosters learning through play, curiosity and conversation. Through hands-on activities, games, counting, sorting and shape exploration,…
Maranatha High School: Authentic Learning in a World with Artificial Intelligence
I am writing to you today to mark the beginning of a critical dialogue regarding the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into our educational landscape. As we are all becoming increasingly aware, the rapid…
SPUSD Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Earns Los Angeles County Top 16 Honor
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16 teachers in Los Angeles County at the 45th Teacher of the…
South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena Unified School District. Congratulations to South Pasadena Middle School history teacher…
Aveson Schools is reminding families that limited spots remain available for students in TK through 12th grade for the 2026–27 school year. The school encourages families who feel their current school may not be the…
Kindergartners at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School have been learning some of life’s biggest lessons through their little hands. Each morning, students begin with a pledge to practice kindness, courage, gentleness, and…
On September 9, 2026, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists qualify by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and earning among…
Click on image to enlarge St. Rita School students are putting their new school library to good use as they work together on their math assignment. The new space provides students with a welcoming environment…
St. Rita School’s faculty and staff enjoyed a wonderful week filled with learning, reflection, and inspiration as they prepared for the new school year. The week began with two days of professional development with Dr. Eric Jensen, a former teacher, neuroscientist, and author of Teaching with the Brain in Mind, among many other works. The St. Rita School community was especially honored to have his very last workshop before his retirement. Dr. Jensen was engaging and inspiring, giving the faculty and staff much to consider as they continue to grow as educators. The third day was led by the…
